Alzheimer’s disease is no longer a distant threat affecting only a small segment of the population. It is a growing national crisis that touches nearly every American family in some way.

An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s today. Without significant medical breakthroughs, that number could reach nearly 14 million by 2060. Alzheimer’s ranked as the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States in 2024, and the disease still has no cure. 

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Millions of spouses, children, relatives, and friends become unpaid caregivers, often sacrificing their careers, financial stability, and emotional well-being to care for someone experiencing cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s does not simply rob individuals of their memories. Over time, it can take away independence, dignity, and the ability to connect with the people they love.

Health and long-term care costs for Americans living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias are projected to reach $409 billion in 2026. That figure does not include unpaid caregiving. In 2025, nearly 13 million Americans provided more than 19 billion hours of unpaid dementia care valued at more than $446 billion. Medicare, Medicaid, families, and employers all bear significant portions of this growing burden. 

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